New Provide Chain Alternatives that may Create Continuity of Employment
As a part of a brand new collection targeted on the ambitions and alternatives of the Celtic Freeport bid in South Wales, Enterprise Information Wales spoke with Nick Revell, Managing Director at Ledwood Mechanical Engineering, in regards to the recreation altering influence the freeport could have on the provision chain community and, specifically, the flexibility to supply continuity of employment, as a part of the simply transition to a cleaner future. A once-in-a-generation alternative that must be grasped by the UK and Welsh governments.
In regards to the Celtic Freeport Bid
Celtic Freeport is an thrilling venture that may unlock the widest doable alternatives for Wales by accelerating innovation and inspiring important funding, whereas fast-tracking trendy abilities for brand spanking new inexperienced industries and nationwide decarbonisation.
With growth websites all through Neath Port Talbot and Pembrokeshire, the Celtic Freeport will:
- Assist 16,000 new inexperienced jobs
- Generate £5.5bn of recent funding
- Speed up the roll-out of floating offshore wind and the hydrogen economic system.
Background
In September 2022, the Welsh and UK governments invited proposals for a freeport in Wales.
The time limit for bids was 24 November 2022, with the successful bid anticipated to be introduced in early February.
The Celtic Freeport bid was lodged on behalf of a public-private consortium whose companions embrace Related British Ports (ABP), Neath Port Talbot Council, Pembrokeshire County Council and the Port of Milford Haven.
